Bavarian funding programs

• Digital bonus Bavaria (AI software, digitization, IT security)

• AI Act Accelerator (AI Regulation & Compliance for Start-ups and SMEs)

• BayVFP AI/Data Science (AI Research)

• Future Technologies Bavaria (technology open, six subject areas)

• fortiss project call (Adaptive guidelines for secure and trustworthy AI agents)

• bidt scientific funding (Research Focus Generative AI)

• KI-Transfer Plus (AI Competence for the Regional SME)

The Free State of Bavaria offers ideal conditions for the development of AI projects – with access to capital, talent, and pilot markets.

Nationwide funding programs

At the federal level, numerous funding programs are available to support AI research and applications. A central point of contact is the Federal Funding Database. Various filters can be used to target funding opportunities according to Region (e.g., Bavaria), target group, topics such as digitalization or artificial intelligence, as well as by type of funding researched. The Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space also provides with the program "Future of Value Creation" also provides funding in the field of AI.

In addition, the Platform Learning Systems an overview of current funding calls in the field of AI and data-driven technologies. Organizations such as the German Research Foundation (DFG) as well as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Relevant funding programs and cooperation opportunities available.

In addition, the Federal Association for Artificial Intelligence (AI Federal Association) with the initiative BVKI ConnAIct Companies, start-ups, and research institutions in networking and accessing funding opportunities as well as cooperation projects in the AI ecosystem.

EU funding programs

The program "Digital Europe" make digital technologies accessible to companies, citizens, and public administrations and promote the implementation of important digital technologies.

With GenAI4EU specifically promotes generative AI "Made in Europe".

The European DInO-Funding project also provides an overview of relevant Funding programs for SMEs in East Bavaria.

1. Define funding objective

Formulate the problem statement and goal, describe the level of innovation and added value

2. Select funding program

Funding rate, project duration, budget framework, partner requirements

3. Project Concept

Project goal and benefits, technical approach (e.g., ML models, data sources), evaluation and KPIs, risk analysis

4. Infrastructure and Application

ROI / Benefit analysis, implementation strategy, data and infrastructure concept, data protection and compliance / submit application

Checklist for Funding Applications

✔ complete application forms

✔ Budget plan

✔ Project description

✔ Schedule / Milestones

✔ Team and competence records